Kia Rondo Failure of AC Compressor Clutch

used the A/C for the first time after purchasing the vehicle in Feb. very warm March...2 weeks after 30 day warranty expired...the A/C is blowing warm air.

A/c still works but is making a whining sound when the clutch is engaged

My AC started going out last Summer. It went on when you initially started the car and would stay on. But when you stoped the Car for anything, such as a quick trip into the convience store it would not go on again unless the car was parked for hours. Then it went out completely, just blowing hot air. I always heard a small rattle when the AC was on, but thought it was normal. I did not get it fixed last year since Fall was approaching. When I took it to Firestone they said it was an electrical problem in the compressor and the compressor needed to be replaced for 1,180 dollars. They too thought that was rediculous and suggested I get other estimates. It is 90 degrees again now in Albuquerque, so today it is at the KIA dealer for a recall of another part, so while it is there I am paying 49 dollars for them to look into the AC and give me an estimate. That should be interesting. This should be a recall, because it appears to be a big problem for a lot of late 2000 model KIA vehicles. I am very annoyed. I think I will call corporate. That worked for me once with a Ford Focus. Got the bill down from 490 to 162.

For a long time I would hear a noise coming from my ac when turned on. The noise was not too bad so I didnt think much of it. Until recently I went from having cold ac to hot air in a day. Plus, the noise became extremely loud;then the burning smell. The kicker was when I was parked and it just stopped cranking. Now I have been told it will cost about 1000
bucks. Is there anything kia corp. willing to do to help with these expenses??

A/C compressor requiring replacement